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Farah Andrews

Farah Andrews

Head of Features
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Farah is Head of Features at The National, working in the Culture, Travel and Lifestyle departments. She is also co-host of the Culture Bites podcast and writes weekly travel newsletter, Checking In. Farah moved to the UAE in 2011 after graduating from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in English literature and Hispanic studies. She has worked on a number of entertainment, lifestyle and celebrity titles, including OK! and Cosmopolitan. She is particularly passionate about women’s issues, travel, entertainment and sustainability.
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Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?
Culture BitesTaking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

The hosts talk about the controversy around the viral Studio Ghibli trend and discuss the new season of Black Mirror

Culture BitesApril 10, 2025
An attendee wears a lavender-inspired hat at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Stylish attendees and Style Stakes winners at the Dubai World Cup

A pastel colour palette befitting the spring event was a go-to for many on the day

Fashion & BeautyApril 06, 2025
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, to the right of Burj Al Arab, completes the hotel group's nautical-themed trilogy. Photo: Jumeirah
A superyacht-style stay on dry land in Dubai

The 386-room hotel opened its doors on March 14

LifestyleMarch 28, 2025
Why Disney’s remake of Snow White became a poisoned apple
Culture BitesArtistic gifts for Eid – and Snow White

The hosts also talk about Eid gift traditions and the Emirati artist embracing them in his collaboration with Amazon

Culture BitesMarch 27, 2025
Netflix’s Adolescence: the uncomfortable truth about online culture
Culture BitesThe uncomfortable truth about online culture

Enas and Farah also draw attention to the Palestinian documentaries making headlines

Culture BitesMarch 20, 2025
Iftar at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat. Photo: Anantara
Iftar of the weekPrivate seaside dining at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat

All the charm of the Aegean island here in the UAE

FoodMarch 14, 2025
What role will Arab talent play in renovating British Museum galleries?
What role will Arab talent play in renovating British Museum galleries?

This week's episode discusses how Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh will transform one of the world’s largest museums

Culture BitesMarch 13, 2025
No Other Land’s triumph – and Meghan Markle’s rebrand
Culture BitesNo Other Land’s triumph – and Meghan Markle’s rebrand

The movie co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham won Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars

Culture BitesMarch 06, 2025
Why it’s time for Ramy Youssef’s satire based on the Muslim-American experience in post-9/11 America
Culture BitesRamy Yousef and Muslim-America post-9/11

The hosts discuss how comedy and animation can be powerful instruments for Arab and Muslim artists to challenge racism

Culture BitesFebruary 27, 2025
Can video games change how we understand history?
Culture BitesCan video games change how we understand history?

The hosts talk about how gaming can be used to tell historical stories

Culture BitesFebruary 20, 2025
Can MrBeast’s Giza Pyramids video promote regional tourism?
Culture BitesCan MrBeast’s pyramids video promote regional tourism?

The hosts review the YouTuber’s latest viral video and discuss the row over Israeli character in Captain America: Brave New World

Culture BitesFebruary 13, 2025
How much of an impact can five phone-free days have? Unsplash / Jonas Leupe
ColumnWhat did I learn from going five days phone-free?

I thought that sacrificing the scrolling would change my habits long-term, but I was wrong

LifestyleFebruary 07, 2025
How Mo depicts Palestinians as more than the suffering seen on the news
Culture BitesHow Mo portrays Palestinians as more than human suffering

The hosts discuss season two of the comedy series and also highlight two big art biennials in the Gulf

Culture BitesFebruary 06, 2025
The voice of unity: Remembering Umm Kulthum 50 years after her death
Culture BitesThe voice of unity: Remembering Umm Kulthum 50 years after her death

The hosts pay tribute to the legendary Egyptian singer on the anniversary of her death

Culture BitesJanuary 30, 2025
Quoz Arts Fest and Dave Chappelle’s plea for Palestine
Culture BitesQuoz Arts Fest and Dave Chappelle’s plea for Palestine

The hosts also spotlight Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities it brings to the region’s art market

Culture BitesJanuary 23, 2025
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